Emanuel is a progressive, diverse congregation in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America whose mission is to celebrate love. All ethnicities, races, identities, and orientations are welcomed. We aim to nurture faith in people of all ages through worship, education, and community.

In keeping with the spirit of Luther, Emanuel is a congregation that has heeded the call of conscience in response to the gospel of Christ. As such, Emanuel has frequently stepped forward on issues having to do with both church and society.

We promote inclusive language in worship, weekly communion for people of all ages, and, most significantly, the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in the life of the church. Emanuel was the first Reconciling in Christ congregation (a church that publicly embraces the cause of inclusion) in the New Jersey Synod and was a leader in the Synod in this cause.